Medical News

Baystate Noble Hospital in Massachusetts sent out notification letters to patients who underwent colonoscopies as they may possibly be exposed to HIV and hepatitis. The reason for the exposure is the lack of adequate dis...

UK's National Health Service - through the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence - has approved drug Opdivo for use in skin cancer. The drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb has been deemed as a potential key tool i...

Scientists discovered a genetic fingerprint in the womb lining that could help determine if a woman will get pregnant through IVF treatment. The said gene was found in 80 percent of study subjects who had recurrent faile...

A current, multi-state listeria outbreak sickened 12 people and killed one. Test results linked the outbreak to Dole packaged salads produced by the Springfield facility in Ohio. Dole announced they ceased the operations...

by Egle Marija Ramanauskaite Maybe you're finding it hard to stick to that New Year's resolution of making it to the gym every week. How about trying something easier instead? Like changing the world for example, by help...

Thirty-five restaurants in China have been busted by the China Food and Drug Administration for allegedly adding ground poppy powder to their menu. The substance, which contained low levels of morphine and codeine, is sa...

Researchers found that taking Aged Garlic Extract daily can significantly reduce lower plaque buildup in arteries and prevent heart disease. After one year of taking Aged Garlic Extract, the patients notably reduced thei...

A new study recommends mindfulness for preventing unhealthy diet behaviors in children. Researchers sounded the alarm on the increasing and easy access to energy-dense food that make kids obese or overweight.

Taking a selfie was found to help people lose weight. Researchers said seeing progress through self-photographs is an effective motivator for dieters to stick to their weight loss regimen.

Researchers found babies born using the water birth method don't have increased chances of experiencing low Apgar scores compared to the non-water births. However, there is an 11 percent increased chance of perineal tear...

CVS Pharmacy is facing penalty over expired products it sold in Pennsylvania. This comes after an investigation by the Attorney General's Office in six stores.

There are still questions to be answered, but it's an interesting concept to help alert diabetics about poor circulation in their feet.